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第5回（2014年） award
Rō Shiraishi
しらいし ろう
Shiraishi Rō
プロフィール
- 性別
- 男性
- 生誕
- 1959-07-10 （Tokyo, Japan）
- 国籍
- Japan
- 言語
- Japanese
経歴
- 職業
- Translator, Editor
- 活動期間
- 1985年〜
- 所属
- Mystery Writers of Japan
- 所属団体
- Mystery Writers of Japan
- 影響を受けた人物
- Stephen King, John Grisham, Dean R. Koontz
学歴
| 学校 | 学部 | 学科 | 学位 | 期間 | 国 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waseda University, School of Letters, Arts and Sciences I | School of Letters, Arts and Sciences I | Literature | — | 1978-1982 | Japan |
Waseda University, School of Letters, Arts and Sciences I
School of Letters, Arts and Sciences I
/ Literature
期間:
1978-1982
卒業年:
1982
国:
Japan
Member of the Waseda Mystery Club while enrolled
受賞歴
| 年 | 賞名 | 対象作品 | 部門 | 主催 | 結果 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Mystery Writers of Japan Award (Translation) | Billy Summers (by Stephen King; translated) | 翻訳部門 | Mystery Writers of Japan | winner |
Mystery Writers of Japan Award (Translation)
2025
対象作品:
Billy Summers (by Stephen King; translated)
部門:
翻訳部門
主催:
Mystery Writers of Japan
結果:
winner
受賞・候補エディション
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第78回（2025年） translation category
作品
代表作
Billy Summers (vol. 1 & 2)
2024年 Translation (Fiction)A Japanese translation of Stephen King's novel, conveying King's mix of suspense and human drama.
JusticeRevengeHuman drama
The Green Mile (6 vols.)
1997年 Translation (Novel)A translation of one of Stephen King's notable works, a story of miracles and tragedy set in a prison.
MiraclesSin and punishmentHuman compassion
全著作
- Heart-Shaped Box (Joe Hill)
- Horns (Joe Hill)
- NOS4A2 (Joe Hill) vols. 1 & 2
- The Library Policeman (Stephen King)
- Columbo: 'Ashes to Ashes' (R. Levinson, W. Link)
- Selected works by John Grisham (translations)
作風・主題
- 文体
- A translation style that preserves the tone of the original while making the text smooth in JapaneseRecreates pacing and voice suitable for genre fiction
- 頻出モチーフ
- Horror/SuspenseCourtroom/crime dramaInterpersonal conflict
評価・遺産
A long‑standing translator in Japan who has provided many Japanese translations of Anglo‑American horror and mystery works. Also an editor and active contributor to translator communities.
関連学会
- Mystery Writers of Japan
資料所蔵先
- National Diet Library (author/translator authority record)
豆知識
- While at Waseda University he belonged to the Waseda Mystery Club.
- Worked as an SF editor at Hayakawa Publishing and has been a freelance translator since 1993.
- Was one of the founders involved in creating the Translation Mystery Award.